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can't get to pakistan if pakistan won't allow its personnel on the ground. because that aid and the personnel come as a package deal. >> okay. now you know there's less aid going to pakistan. you have to wonder what kind of trust or eroded trust might there be now between pakistan and the u.s. to work together from here on out? >> it's really bad. there's been a lot of tit for tat after that raid on bin laden. then the pakistanis threw out the american trainers denying the visas. now the u.s. is withholding aid. you've got to wonder, as you said, what is this going to mean, this continued tit for tat? in the past in previous years when the u.s. has withheld aid, it's been very bad. you've seen a lot of drone strikes against pakistan without pakistani cooperation. sometimes they do cooperate. but now i think you're going to see a lot of the u.s. kind of going it alone as it sends a message to pakistan as it did after 9/11. you're either with us or against us and you have to play if we're going to pay, basically. >> thanks so much from washington. appreciate t
can't get to pakistan if pakistan won't allow its personnel on the ground. because that aid and the personnel come as a package deal. >> okay. now you know there's less aid going to pakistan. you have to wonder what kind of trust or eroded trust might there be now between pakistan and the u.s. to work together from here on out? >> it's really bad. there's been a lot of tit for tat after that raid on bin laden. then the pakistanis threw out the american trainers denying the visas....
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pakistan, not happy. now, not long after that, pakistan threw out all of the meamerican and british military trainers working with the armed forces, the u.s. this time. not happy. last week, mike mullen accused the government knowing all about the murder of a journalist critical of the government. pakistan denies that and isn't happy. fast forward -- the white house confirms $800 million, more than a third here, a third of the united states annual anti-terrorism aid package to pakistan will be stopped. this is how president obama's chief of staff describes the relationship. and i want you to listen very closely for one word, bill dailey uses more than once. >> complicated relationship and a very difficult complicated part of the world. there's still a lot of pain that the political system in pakistan is feeling by virtue of the raid that we did to get osama bin laden. something that the president felt strongly about. we have no regrets over. but the pakistani relationship is difficult but it must be made
pakistan, not happy. now, not long after that, pakistan threw out all of the meamerican and british military trainers working with the armed forces, the u.s. this time. not happy. last week, mike mullen accused the government knowing all about the murder of a journalist critical of the government. pakistan denies that and isn't happy. fast forward -- the white house confirms $800 million, more than a third here, a third of the united states annual anti-terrorism aid package to pakistan will be...
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and pakistan as well. >> that's right. it's a very -- the word you keep hearing from officials, kyra, is complicated. we have a very complicated relationship with pakistan. and there is some element here. you know, that old saying about don't cut off your nose to spite your face, because we're giving them the money to go after the militants and insurgents that the united states has a vested interest in seeing captured or killed. but the relationship, obviously, is very difficult on both sides, because here at home, you have political pressure from congress. as part of the new defense spending bill, the secretary of defense and the secretary of state have to sort of write a report on exactly where this money is going before congress sort of loosens the purse strings and authorizes that money to go to pakistan. and on their side, their military was humiliated by that bin laden raid. there's a lot of pressure on the pakistan side to sort of stand firm and be tough with the u.s. at this point. >> interesting to see what develo
and pakistan as well. >> that's right. it's a very -- the word you keep hearing from officials, kyra, is complicated. we have a very complicated relationship with pakistan. and there is some element here. you know, that old saying about don't cut off your nose to spite your face, because we're giving them the money to go after the militants and insurgents that the united states has a vested interest in seeing captured or killed. but the relationship, obviously, is very difficult on both...
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according to pakistan, at least 24 soldiers were killed. nato now looking into it. they have ammed that an incident took place, but not necessarily angi inin ining acknowledging t circumstances surrounding it. we have our reporters in the region. we'll be checking in with them in just a bit. >>> back here in the u.s. now, what's killing christmas trees? thousands of christmas trees dying in the american west. those details, just ahead. stay with us. everyone knows ids taste great. but did you know they're good for you too? they're high in vitamins and potassium. and idaho potatoes are now certified to carry the heart checkmark from the american heart association for foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol. so they're good for my family, and for yours. heart smart idaho potatoes. always look for the grown in idaho seal. [♪...] >> announcer: now get a $250 airfare credit, plus save up to 65%. call 1-800-sandals. certain restrictions apply. >>> 25 minutes past the hour on this cnn saturday morning. there has been a devastating drought in the southwest and as a con
according to pakistan, at least 24 soldiers were killed. nato now looking into it. they have ammed that an incident took place, but not necessarily angi inin ining acknowledging t circumstances surrounding it. we have our reporters in the region. we'll be checking in with them in just a bit. >>> back here in the u.s. now, what's killing christmas trees? thousands of christmas trees dying in the american west. those details, just ahead. stay with us. everyone knows ids taste great. but...
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pakistan is also telling the u.s. that they have two weeks to leave an air base there that's used for drones. they said the same thing just after the raid that killed osama bin laden. we'll have a live report from pakistan in just a bit. >>> also, it was a record haul for retailers on black friday. all those big deals and long lines apparently paid off for the stores to the tune of about $11.4 billion. that's about $1 billion more than last year. >>> also, police in buckeye, arizona, are taking a closer look at the bloody arrest of a shopper at one of those chaotic black friday sales. it was caught on video by one of our ireporter. the 54-year-old man on the ground there, he was thrown apparently face first into the floor by police officers, accused of shoplifting and resisting arrest. the man, family says, he put a video game under his shirt because other shoppers were trying to grab it out of his hands. [ crowd noise ] >>> police haven't yet decided what to do with the woman who has admitted she sprayed pepper spray
pakistan is also telling the u.s. that they have two weeks to leave an air base there that's used for drones. they said the same thing just after the raid that killed osama bin laden. we'll have a live report from pakistan in just a bit. >>> also, it was a record haul for retailers on black friday. all those big deals and long lines apparently paid off for the stores to the tune of about $11.4 billion. that's about $1 billion more than last year. >>> also, police in buckeye,...
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afghan officials say the allies were returning fire from pakistan but pakistan denies it. so show their displeasure pakistanis are blocking two border crossings used by trucks supplying ally troops in afghanistan and demanding that the united states vacate a pakistani airbase. cnn's reza sayah sat down today exclusively with the pakistani prime minister. >> there is a lot of pakistanis that are fed up, that say enough's enough. has pakistan reached a point of no return with its relationship with the u.s.? >> business as usual will not be there. therefore, we have to have something bigger so that to satisfy my nation, the entire country. >> res za will join us from islamabad in moments in our "face time" segment. >>> sex abuse allegations first lodged in 2005 have now led to the firing of an assistant men's basketball coach at syracuse university. bernie fine is accused by two adult step brothers of repeated molestation dating back to the 1980s. the 2005 investigation by the school found no cooperation or evidence, but when the men went public earlier this month, fine was p
afghan officials say the allies were returning fire from pakistan but pakistan denies it. so show their displeasure pakistanis are blocking two border crossings used by trucks supplying ally troops in afghanistan and demanding that the united states vacate a pakistani airbase. cnn's reza sayah sat down today exclusively with the pakistani prime minister. >> there is a lot of pakistanis that are fed up, that say enough's enough. has pakistan reached a point of no return with its...
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but one thing nato would be concerned about, if you don't have a reliable ally in pakistan, if pakistan is not going to keep those supply lines open, it is going to have a huge effect on the war in afghanistan. if you listen to president barack obama, he talks about this as af-pak. despite the disagreements and the lack of trust, at the end of the day, they're going to have to find a way to work together. or the situation with the militants on this side of the border and the other is certainly not going to get any better. >> stan, thank you so much. >>> we're going to touch on a case that has quite a few people fired up in this country, a mother with stage iv cancer losing primary custody of her children. but is there more to this story? our legal guys will be weighing in. >>> plus, the republican presidential field grows larger. the newly declared candidates next. what's this option? that's new. personal pricing now on brakes. tell us what you want to pay. we do our best to make that work. deal! my money. my choice. my meineke. >>> two big-name republicans are officially in the run for
but one thing nato would be concerned about, if you don't have a reliable ally in pakistan, if pakistan is not going to keep those supply lines open, it is going to have a huge effect on the war in afghanistan. if you listen to president barack obama, he talks about this as af-pak. despite the disagreements and the lack of trust, at the end of the day, they're going to have to find a way to work together. or the situation with the militants on this side of the border and the other is certainly...
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pakistan told the u.s. to leave the base after a nato air strike killed two dozen pakistani soldiers last month. today was the deadline pakistan gave for all 51 americans on the base to leave. >>> manuel noriega is on his way to panama as we speak. the former leader is being sent back by the french government to possibly face a trial for the killing of one of his political opponents. noriega was removed from power by the u.s. some 22 years ago. he spent two decades in a u.s. prison before heading to france. >>> also, the amateur athletic union, the aau as it's known, says it's working with police to investigate allegations of sexual abuse against former director robert "bobby" dodd. two men say me molested them in the 1980s. the 63-year-old dodd left the aau last month. he's undergoing treatment for colon cancer. the aau says dodd denied the allegations when they first surfaced last month. >>> and national league mvb ryan brawn could miss the first 50 games of last year because he tested positive for a bann
pakistan told the u.s. to leave the base after a nato air strike killed two dozen pakistani soldiers last month. today was the deadline pakistan gave for all 51 americans on the base to leave. >>> manuel noriega is on his way to panama as we speak. the former leader is being sent back by the french government to possibly face a trial for the killing of one of his political opponents. noriega was removed from power by the u.s. some 22 years ago. he spent two decades in a u.s. prison...
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a long-time ally of pakistan. it is going to go back to the united states. we haven't been able to confirm what's happened today but it was expected to take place either today or in the coming days. as i say, all part of trying to mend a relationship. senator john kerry was very blunt with the pakistani officials saying you need to decide what sort of a country you want to have. you have to decide if you want this country to be a haven for terrorists or a functioning democracy. carol? >> stan grant, live in pakistan. thank you. >>> checking our top stories. a bombshell out of california. the "los angeles times" reporting that former governor, arnold schwarzenegger, admits to fathering a child with a household staffer. that affair took place ten years ago. last week, he and his wife, maria shriver announced they had separated after 25 years of marriage. >> the head of the international monetary fund is waking up in rikers island jail today. dominique strauss-kahn spent the next few days alone there. he is accused o
a long-time ally of pakistan. it is going to go back to the united states. we haven't been able to confirm what's happened today but it was expected to take place either today or in the coming days. as i say, all part of trying to mend a relationship. senator john kerry was very blunt with the pakistani officials saying you need to decide what sort of a country you want to have. you have to decide if you want this country to be a haven for terrorists or a functioning democracy. carol? >>...
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. >>> well, let's begin with a breaking story this morning out of pakistan, where an intense search is under way for an american kidnapped from his home in what's described as a brazen, pre-dawn raid. the victim is identified as warren weinstein, a development expert, who works for a u.s.-based consulting firm. cnn's reza sayah is live for us from islamabad. reza, hello to you once again. and is there any idea just yet of who might have been behind this kidnapping? >> reporter: no, not at this point, t.j. police say no one has claimed responsibility, and they simply don't know who kidnapped warren weinstein, a 60-something development expert, an american citizen, according to the u.s. embassy and pakistani police, kidnapped in the wee hours of the morning, in his upscale neighborhood in the eastern city of lahore. police say the kidnapping happened around 3:15 a.m. in the morning, and all indications are, this was a very well-planned out and coordinated plot, at least eight assailants, according to police, managed to force their way into winestein's home. some of them went through the
. >>> well, let's begin with a breaking story this morning out of pakistan, where an intense search is under way for an american kidnapped from his home in what's described as a brazen, pre-dawn raid. the victim is identified as warren weinstein, a development expert, who works for a u.s.-based consulting firm. cnn's reza sayah is live for us from islamabad. reza, hello to you once again. and is there any idea just yet of who might have been behind this kidnapping? >> reporter:...
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pakistan is condemning -- pakistan says at least 24 soldiers were skilled. a nato spokesman says it's highly likely its forces caused the deaths. pakistan responded quickly. and the prime minister called his military chiefs in for an emergency meeting. >>> and basketball fans will be getting a christmas gift they really wants -- a season. the nba players and owners reached a tentative deal early this morning. their plan is to start training camps on december 9th, have a tripleheader on christmas day. there will be 66 games, but that's only 16 games shy of a normal regular season. the players still have to ratify the agreement. >>> president obama commented on the deal, say it's good, and gave it a thumbs up. >>> the at lat v rocket carrying the mars rover curiosity is heading to the red planet this hour. it began the journey this morning. the mission is to hunt for organic material that could lead to clues about life on mars. bonnie, it was picture perfect for that launch. how is the rest of the forecast? >> not quite as beautiful as florida. we had great we
pakistan is condemning -- pakistan says at least 24 soldiers were skilled. a nato spokesman says it's highly likely its forces caused the deaths. pakistan responded quickly. and the prime minister called his military chiefs in for an emergency meeting. >>> and basketball fans will be getting a christmas gift they really wants -- a season. the nba players and owners reached a tentative deal early this morning. their plan is to start training camps on december 9th, have a tripleheader on...
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is withholding $800 million in military aid to pakistan. a major indication that the rift between the two countries is only growing. the u.s. and pakistan are allies but there are major trust issues between the two, especially after u.s. special forces found osama bin laden hiding snuggly inside pakistan. reza how does this impact u.s./pakistani relations? >> reporter: i think this hurts a relationship that's already on shaky ground. for years we have heard a lot of rhetoric from both sides, finger pointing, accusations. this is more than rhetoric. i think things changed after the raid on the bin laden compound here in pakistan in may. this was viewed by many here in pakistan as an embarrassment for the country and the military. it was viewed as a violation of pakistan's sovereignty by people here. ever since then, both sides have made moves that have substantially changed the complexion of this relationship. $800 million in cash and military equipment. the message here is we are not happy with the effort you are making. if you want to cont
is withholding $800 million in military aid to pakistan. a major indication that the rift between the two countries is only growing. the u.s. and pakistan are allies but there are major trust issues between the two, especially after u.s. special forces found osama bin laden hiding snuggly inside pakistan. reza how does this impact u.s./pakistani relations? >> reporter: i think this hurts a relationship that's already on shaky ground. for years we have heard a lot of rhetoric from both...
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pakistan air space and invading pakistan's sovereignty or not showing enough respect to pakistan's sovereignty. we're seeing this debate about the u.s. role and how pakistan should perceive that. a joint seating of parliament here and after that they called for another investigation into what happened and a warning that if these unilateral angctions, you say, including drone strikes, there will be consequences and that will damage this relationship even further. t.j.? >> stan grant for us in islamabad today. stan, we appreciate you, as always. to our viewers at nine minutes past the hour now. >>> hank aaron in major league baseball celebrated breakthrough accomplishments this weekend. the annual civil rights game. got a chance to sit down with the former home run king and what he thinks of the current crop of home run hitters. you need to hear what he had to say and what he wouldn't say about current players. >>> also, give you a live look outside centennial olympic park here in atlanta. one spot where the festivities are kicking off for a major weekend. the civil rights game, not just about b
pakistan air space and invading pakistan's sovereignty or not showing enough respect to pakistan's sovereignty. we're seeing this debate about the u.s. role and how pakistan should perceive that. a joint seating of parliament here and after that they called for another investigation into what happened and a warning that if these unilateral angctions, you say, including drone strikes, there will be consequences and that will damage this relationship even further. t.j.? >> stan grant for us...
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so important work in pakistan. but at this hour, he's missing, the victim of what appears to be a very intricate kidnapping plot. >> who would be leading this search? pakistani authorities, would they be international intelligence authorities? how does this work? >> reporter: at this point, based on what we know, it's pakistani security agencies, police and investigators. the u.s. embassy is obviously involved. they're aware of this kidnapping. police tell us at this point no one has claimed any responsibility for this kidnapping. no group hascome come forward with any demands. a lot of people are inclined to think islamist militants are involved in kidnappings in pakistan. but most of the time, it's criminal gangs who are looking to make some fast cash by making -- coming off with a ransom. but at this point, it's not clear who is involved in this kidnapping. >> reza sayah, thanks so much, from lahore, pakistan. appreciate that. >>> right here in the u.s. now, the presidential playing field may take a dramatic tur
so important work in pakistan. but at this hour, he's missing, the victim of what appears to be a very intricate kidnapping plot. >> who would be leading this search? pakistani authorities, would they be international intelligence authorities? how does this work? >> reporter: at this point, based on what we know, it's pakistani security agencies, police and investigators. the u.s. embassy is obviously involved. they're aware of this kidnapping. police tell us at this point no one...
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. >>> is sudden and mysterious kidnapping of an american development expert in pakistan. there's still no claim of responsibility for the abduction of warren winestein. men with guns stormed winestein's house in lahore before dawn yesterday and drove away with him. warren winestein is an international development expert who works for a consulting firm headquartered in virginia. >>> police in norway got a firsthand re-enactment of last month's deadly terror attack. the man that you will see in red right there, also with the vest on, that's anders brefivik accused of setting off a bomb in oslo and then shooting dozens of people to death at an island youth camp. you see him here apparently pointing and gesturing. we're told he is retracing the steps and actually demonstrated for police how and where he opened fire on the camp. police say breivik did not express any remorse on his return to the shooting site. >>> the president of venezuela is said to be home again following a second round of chemotherapy in cuba. these pictures are from president hugo chavez's last public app
. >>> is sudden and mysterious kidnapping of an american development expert in pakistan. there's still no claim of responsibility for the abduction of warren winestein. men with guns stormed winestein's house in lahore before dawn yesterday and drove away with him. warren winestein is an international development expert who works for a consulting firm headquartered in virginia. >>> police in norway got a firsthand re-enactment of last month's deadly terror attack. the man that...
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relations with pakistan. americans are angry demanding to know how the world's most wanted terrorist spent years unnoticed in the heartland of a supposed al ally, but this could thing the disadvantage to an advantage. not only that, but we found out american spies spent months in that same pack tanny neighborhood and nobody found out. lots of things maybe for pakistan to be embarrassed the. something else. when the u.s. conducted that raid, they used this stealth helicopter and that certainly says something about the trust level that america had with pakistan, right? >> carol, i'm really sorry, i can't hear you. i've completely lost contact. >> zain, we'll ponder that question. >>> intelligence gathered at osama bin laden's compound shows he may have been involved in a new terror plot against the united states. jeanne meserve in washington, tell us about that plan. >> well, i want to emphasize, carol, these were plans. officials say there's no indication that this was about to go operational. what was discuss
relations with pakistan. americans are angry demanding to know how the world's most wanted terrorist spent years unnoticed in the heartland of a supposed al ally, but this could thing the disadvantage to an advantage. not only that, but we found out american spies spent months in that same pack tanny neighborhood and nobody found out. lots of things maybe for pakistan to be embarrassed the. something else. when the u.s. conducted that raid, they used this stealth helicopter and that certainly...
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part pressure to get pakistan to do more. part retaliation because pakist pakistan threw out a lot of army trainers after the u.s. killed osama bin laden. it's because they threw out these trainers they can't have this aid because you really comes as a package deal. u.s. personnel on the ground. you have to play, if you want us to pay, don. >> so, elise, how serious is this riff between afghanistan and islam bad? >> it's gradually decreasing. a lot for fit for tat and what is going to happen next now that the u.s. reduced this aid. what are the pakistanis going to do? the u.s. is already very concerned that it can't trust the pakistani military and the pakistani intelligence with the information they're giving them about the milmilitants. so, a big concern right now and you'll see a lot of the u.s. going it alone, such as these drone strikes. >> could this backfire and limit u.s. leverage over pakistan on counterterrorism cooperation? >> it certainly could, but things are pretty bad as they are. i think the calculation by u.s
part pressure to get pakistan to do more. part retaliation because pakist pakistan threw out a lot of army trainers after the u.s. killed osama bin laden. it's because they threw out these trainers they can't have this aid because you really comes as a package deal. u.s. personnel on the ground. you have to play, if you want us to pay, don. >> so, elise, how serious is this riff between afghanistan and islam bad? >> it's gradually decreasing. a lot for fit for tat and what is going...
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just back from a trip to afghanistan and pakistan. hillary clinton is going to be fielding questions up on capitol hill about the strategy in that region. i'll have that at the top of the hour. >>> i'm in washington at the cnn political desk, where we are digging into some poll numbers which are pretty good news for mitt romney this morning. we'll explain in minutes. >>> plus, two of america's premier juveniles return tonight after 14 years. >> i believe that is where the screw made its point of entry. >> yeah. entry. >> do you need to be here? >> you got it. beavis and butthead back with their commentary. we'll ask the genius who made them? mike judge joining me live next hour. >>> wash out at the world series. >> they got rained out last night for game six. fortunately the weather looks a whole lot better tonight. major league baseball called it four and a half-hours before the first pitch. game six was done. first world series rainout since 2008. cards manager tony la russia said he used the night off to see "money ball." pitching
just back from a trip to afghanistan and pakistan. hillary clinton is going to be fielding questions up on capitol hill about the strategy in that region. i'll have that at the top of the hour. >>> i'm in washington at the cnn political desk, where we are digging into some poll numbers which are pretty good news for mitt romney this morning. we'll explain in minutes. >>> plus, two of america's premier juveniles return tonight after 14 years. >> i believe that is where...
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and pakistan. a source says that osama bin laden considered seeking a deal with pakistan to protect him and senior al qaeda leaders. a source says so far no evidence surfaced indicating bin laden ever discussed that plan with pakistani officials. the information discovered from documents seized when bin laden was killed earlier this month. pakistan's ambassador to the u.s. had this reaction just a short while ago. >> you can think of many things of wanting to do them and so did osama bin laden. question is, did he raise it with anyone and the u.s. government clearly says that he did not. it was something that he an his associates were considering amongst themselves. if we knew something about it, we would have done something about it long ago. >> the issue of bin laden hiding out in pakistan was the backdrop to a brief visit there today by secretary of state hillary clinton and joint chiefs chairman admiral mike mullen. stan grant is in islamabad with the latest. >> reporter: frank and candid. that
and pakistan. a source says that osama bin laden considered seeking a deal with pakistan to protect him and senior al qaeda leaders. a source says so far no evidence surfaced indicating bin laden ever discussed that plan with pakistani officials. the information discovered from documents seized when bin laden was killed earlier this month. pakistan's ambassador to the u.s. had this reaction just a short while ago. >> you can think of many things of wanting to do them and so did osama bin...
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drone strike in the tribal areas of pakistan overnight. the reason we're not getting official confirmation yet may be because he has been targeted in the past. he has narrowly escaped a number of strikes, and especially one in september 2009 where it was declared that he had been killed. he surfaced the following month in a newspaper article to prove that wasn't the case. but if it is true this time, it would certainly represent a significant hit for al qaeda following so closely from the loss of its leader, osama bin laden. >> tell us more about kashmiri. he is just one of many high-ranking al qaeda figures that are often targets. >> reporter: it's true. these drones hunt and prowl over the skies of this tribal area of pakistan looking for key militant leaders. but he is certainly one of the top figures that the u.s. has been looking for for some time. he started cooperating with al qaeda only relatively recently. he has a reputation for great daring, great skill and also great success. he is considered or was considered a highly respecte
drone strike in the tribal areas of pakistan overnight. the reason we're not getting official confirmation yet may be because he has been targeted in the past. he has narrowly escaped a number of strikes, and especially one in september 2009 where it was declared that he had been killed. he surfaced the following month in a newspaper article to prove that wasn't the case. but if it is true this time, it would certainly represent a significant hit for al qaeda following so closely from the loss...
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firing on pakistan, pakistan firing on the u.s. now pakistan has come out with its own version of what transpired. pakistan is adamant that the u.s. fired on them first, that their border troops were lightly armed, that they came under repeated fire, that even when they tried to rescue their own troops, that the u.s. kept firing. now a u.s. report, officially the investigation is out and the u.s. military saying there's confusion on both sides of the border there, but also putting a lot of the blame directly on u.s. and nato commanders for some of what transpired. i just want to read you one of the conclusions the u.s. military investigator came to. he said, quote, headquarters and individuals did not respond correctly, quickly enough or with the sense of urgency or initiative required given the gravity of the situation. the u.s. military now will take a look at all this and see if any officials or troops or commanders should be held accountable. but the relationship between the two sides still one of great mistrust and no resoluti
firing on pakistan, pakistan firing on the u.s. now pakistan has come out with its own version of what transpired. pakistan is adamant that the u.s. fired on them first, that their border troops were lightly armed, that they came under repeated fire, that even when they tried to rescue their own troops, that the u.s. kept firing. now a u.s. report, officially the investigation is out and the u.s. military saying there's confusion on both sides of the border there, but also putting a lot of the...
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and pakistan. so publicly you will get these messages that, yes, they're committed to renewing this relationship and trying to do more, but there is a private side as well. and with so much pressure from the public here who point to their own government and say why are we doing the bidding of the united states when it only causes more problems for us here, when we are the ones who actually suffer from these attacks, and you often find both the military and the government here playing to those anti-american fears. so once again, saying one thing on one hand to america but another thing to a domestic audience. >> okay, stan grant, thank you very much, stan. >>> here's your chance to "talk back." today we are asking, is it okay for a presidential candidate to avoid the media? carol costello here to explain if it's even possible. >> here's the premise. let me lay this by you. are we getting to the point where democratic candidates talk mostly to msnbc and republicans talk mostly to fox news? former rep
and pakistan. so publicly you will get these messages that, yes, they're committed to renewing this relationship and trying to do more, but there is a private side as well. and with so much pressure from the public here who point to their own government and say why are we doing the bidding of the united states when it only causes more problems for us here, when we are the ones who actually suffer from these attacks, and you often find both the military and the government here playing to those...
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pakistan cut off nato supply lines to pakistan. this will likely damage the relationship between the u.s. and pakistan. nick walsh jones us live from kabul. are we starting to get more official word from nato now? >> absolutely. let's start with what pakistan has originally accused nato of here. they're saying two separate checkpoints were attacked inside pakistani territory, killing between 24, 26 pakistani soldiers, injuring about a dozen, outrage on the pakistani's side of the border, the prime minister scheduling a meeting with security chiefs and supply lines through pakistan into afghanistan and kabul. we are heard from nato a final acknowledgement that they think it is, quote, highly likely that what they refer to as close air support, to you and me, that's some kind of air strike, caused these casualties. we also believe now they seem to be indicating that they accept this was on the pakistani side of the border. still, a significant amount of confusion here, but key to point out they want a swift conclusion to the investig
pakistan cut off nato supply lines to pakistan. this will likely damage the relationship between the u.s. and pakistan. nick walsh jones us live from kabul. are we starting to get more official word from nato now? >> absolutely. let's start with what pakistan has originally accused nato of here. they're saying two separate checkpoints were attacked inside pakistani territory, killing between 24, 26 pakistani soldiers, injuring about a dozen, outrage on the pakistani's side of the border,...
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do you remember the one in pakistan that killed 24 pakistani soldiers. an investigation has found that u.s. soldiers were acting in self-defense and that miscommunication between both sides played a role. barbara starr on this case for us. self-defense sounds like they were justified, but at the same time mistakes were made. >> reporter: well, that's right, t.j. self-defense because they thought they were under attack by insurgents, but it turned out there were no insurgents. there was no insurgent gunfire directed at u.s. forces. we have had the briefing and, you know, just right off the top let's play you a bit of sound with the official apology. have a listen. >> the loss of life and for the lack of proper coordination between u.s. and pakistani forces that contributed to those losses. we express our deepest regret. we further express sincere condolences to the pakistani people, to the pakistani government, and most importantly to the families of the pakistani soldiers who were killed or wounded. >> reporter: how did u.s. forces wind up killing 24 pak
do you remember the one in pakistan that killed 24 pakistani soldiers. an investigation has found that u.s. soldiers were acting in self-defense and that miscommunication between both sides played a role. barbara starr on this case for us. self-defense sounds like they were justified, but at the same time mistakes were made. >> reporter: well, that's right, t.j. self-defense because they thought they were under attack by insurgents, but it turned out there were no insurgents. there was no...
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a major terrorist attack in pakistan on the naval base. right now commanders tracked down militants who used heavy fire power. we are live in pakistan with dramatic pictures and details. >>> and mr. obama goes to europe. one irish town prepares for his presidential visit. we'll have more on the trip and why today he had to explain his recent remarks on the middle east. the best political team live on television live in dublin for you. i'm don lemon reporting from los angeles. the news starts right now. >>> and in just a short time, i want to tell you the lapd will hold a news conference. a news conference to announce the arrest, to announce the arrest in the horrific beating that shocked the nation. in arrest that reportedly came via tip from a parole officer. right now police are keeping details very close to the vest. a slew of officers made an arrest just hours ago at an east hollywood apartment complex just five miles from that stadium. you are looking at new pictures now just into cnn. and we are also learning that a search warrant wa
a major terrorist attack in pakistan on the naval base. right now commanders tracked down militants who used heavy fire power. we are live in pakistan with dramatic pictures and details. >>> and mr. obama goes to europe. one irish town prepares for his presidential visit. we'll have more on the trip and why today he had to explain his recent remarks on the middle east. the best political team live on television live in dublin for you. i'm don lemon reporting from los angeles. the news...
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talk about this earthquake in pakistan. how strong was it and security implications as well. >> reporter: 7.4 in southwestern pakistan, very close to the afghan border. that raising the question for the pentagon whether u.s. troops across the border in afghanistan were affected by all of this at this hour. the national command center here in the pentagon says they don't think so, but they are still checking to see if there was any impact on u.s. bases in afghanistan. brooke? >> barbara starr, thank you. next on "reporter roulette," john zarella in port-au-prince, haiti, watching all these developments and twists and turns on the bizarre baby doc duvalier story. john, is he still in custody? >> reporter: yeah, you know, last hour we were told that he was on his way back here to the hotel. well, he had to make a little bit of a detour. not sure how long a detour. bottom line is he went before one judge and now he is before an investigating judge. the haitian government has brought charges against duvalier, but he has not been
talk about this earthquake in pakistan. how strong was it and security implications as well. >> reporter: 7.4 in southwestern pakistan, very close to the afghan border. that raising the question for the pentagon whether u.s. troops across the border in afghanistan were affected by all of this at this hour. the national command center here in the pentagon says they don't think so, but they are still checking to see if there was any impact on u.s. bases in afghanistan. brooke? >>...